June 16 - CCIT Grad/Lt. Gov. Celebrate Expansion

Emphasizing New Jersey's successful efforts in business retention and growth, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno joined officials from GENEWIZ, Inc.on June 16, 2014, to mark the company's 15th anniversary during a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new 11,000 square foot administrative facility.

The biotech company began as a start-up and is a graduate of the state's Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies (CCIT). CCIT provides service, support and resources for new and existing small businesses whose success will be significant to the growth and diversification of New Jersey's economic base.

GENEWIZ, Inc. received state tax incentives that allowed the company to stay and expand administrative and laboratory operations in South Plainfield creating approximately 30 new jobs.